Section 13
Viral Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Colds
The common cold is caused by several different viruses and is the most common human viral infection.
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Viral Pneumonia
Viral pneumonia, one of the two leading causes of pneumonia, more commonly affects children.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes respiratory tract infections in humans.
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Coryza and Influenza
Influenza is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae that affects birds and mammals.